External storage bike rack

[Doc2356]

Has anyone got a bike rack that they use with some sort of bag/box for external storage?

I am thinking of doing it for my VW T6.1 and would like some recommendations on set up before purchasing anything.

 

[Frampers]

We purchased this (or similar) to sit on the genuine tailgate bike rack. It’s perfect for inflatable kayak etc:

https://amzn.eu/d/0dvm0vvV

 

[tommy_t6.1]

This was our setup for our euro trip last year. Worked amazingly! Had the driveaway awning, 3 chairs, outdoor mats and hookup in!

 

[tommy_t6.1]

We purchased this (or similar) to sit on the genuine tailgate bike rack. It’s perfect for inflatable kayak etc:

https://amzn.eu/d/0dvm0vvV

This is the exact bag we purchased aswell. Really heavy duty and easy to strap down. Very waterproof too!

 

[Bargy62]

Went with one of these from B&Q works a treat for transporting/storing the awning and various other bits, waterproof and rigid enough to rachet straped to bike rack used with a small cargo net for deck chairs and body boards

https://www.diy.com/departments/strata-heavy-duty-black-175l-stackable-wheeled-storage-trunk-with-lid/5021711052510_BQ.prd

 

[ChrisBell]

Went with one of these from B&Q works a treat for transporting/storing the awning and various other bits, waterproof and rigid enough to rachet straped to bike rack used with a small cargo net for deck chairs and body boards

https://www.diy.com/departments/strata-heavy-duty-black-175l-stackable-wheeled-storage-trunk-with-lid/5021711052510_BQ.prd

I Have a LOT of these. Found them so handy for lots of different things. The most recent being the Christmas Decorations. Stack nicely in attic. I'm on lookout for 4 bike rack tilting towbar carrier. Out of curiosity do you just sit tub on where bikes should go and then ratchet on?

 

[Bargy62]

I Have a LOT of these. Found them so handy for lots of different things. The most recent being the Christmas Decorations. Stack nicely in attic. I'm on lookout for 4 bike rack tilting towbar carrier. Out of curiosity do you just sit tub on where bikes should go and then ratchet on?

Mines a 2 bike thule tailgate rack and the box just fits on, then 4 ratchet straps ,take the wheels off it sits on the rack better.
I have just made a ply board that sits on the rack but yet to be tested with the box.

 

[cityraven]

Has anyone got a bike rack that they use with some sort of bag/box for external storage?

I am thinking of doing it for my VW T6.1 and would like some recommendations on set up before purchasing anything.

Thule easybase and easy bag. Fits on tow eye and frees up so much room internally.

 

[BikerPa]

My solution
Adapted a genuine bike rack for extra storage as the dog crate etc take up loads of internal space

This large Terrafirma box fits the bill nicely on some old Thule bars I had from an old golf (I think)

 

[FerrisBFW]

Brilliant. I was looking for similar for our trip to Greece in the Summer

 

[Tomver]

We purchased this (or similar) to sit on the genuine tailgate bike rack. It’s perfect for inflatable kayak etc:

https://amzn.eu/d/0dvm0vvV

I ordered the same one for the Thule Wanderway, haven’t tried it yet though!